Preparing food
Why should you be aware of your family’s food budget?
Planning in advance have many benefits such as allows the use of food coupons buying food items when they are on sale
What are credible sources for nutritional information?
Registered dietitians, licensed nutritionists and Extension agents
What are our sources of information about nutrients?
the internet, family members and friends, television, and books.
What communication skills do we need to evaluate advances in food technology and food science?
They must be able to explain their studies: what they were trying to learn, the methods they used, what they found, and what they think the implications are of their findings
In planning menus, how can we be sure of incorporating sufficient nutritional value?
blend proteins, starches, vegetables, and carbs so the consumer gets a little of everything
How does Wellness affect nutrition
Keep a healthy body weight and a healthy heart,
What are the benefits of using a standardized recipe?
a consistent quality and quantity, standard portion/cost
What information is necessary to compare traditional and new home food-related equipment and technology?
Specifically, traditional diets are characterized by a high consumption of industrially unprocessed
What is the relationship between personal responsibility and menu planning?
It's your responsibility to be healthy and menu planning is a part of a healthy lifestyle.
What are the components of nutrition?
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.
How can we describe the qualities of food products resulting from technological or scientific advances?
The food industry has come along way in the last 50 years. Now, food is cheaper and lower in quality but easier and quicker to make.
What skills do we need to identify the dietary requirements of people with special dietary needs?
revamp your menu, dedicate space and tools, use icons to label specialty diet items, have a list of ingredients readily available
Why should we be aware of nutrients and their functions
they provide energy, contribute to body structure, and/or regulate chemical processes in the body.
What ethical issues are associated with advances in food technology and science?
Meat producers forgoing the health of animals and focusing on cheap and easy ways of producing meat products.
How could you use this information when purchasing various foods?
times, energy, money, storage facilities, knowledge and market.
What can happen if we receive insufficient nutrients?
some cancers, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and depression.